Anxiety & Depression - SE Studentsಮಾದರಿ

It is so easy to look back and remember a time when things were “good” or when things were “normal.” But remembering past joy when our minds are focused on the present pain has a way of tainting the way we understand God and His goodness. The psalmist in Psalm 77:4-9 thought on when things were good, and his thoughts turned to questions. He remembered times past and questioned God’s goodness. The psalmist did not hesitate to debate within himself what he knew to be true of God. 

The word for anxious in the Hebrew language actually means to have a split mind. It’s a mind that wavers between knowing God’s truth and doubting His character. An anxious mind is constantly arguing with itself. Does that sound accurate to you? 

In Psalm 139:23, the psalmist requests that his anxious thoughts be made known to God. What a brave request. Can you ask God the same? Can you still your mind enough to hear God’s truth and rely on it more than the lies your anxiety is telling you? 

Which of God’s characteristics are you doubting? Make those doubts known to Him. It’s OK. God longs for us to see Him as He is. What anxious thoughts does He need to search in you?  Live in the freedom that God knows every part of you and still loves you—even the parts that are asking questions. *Take a deep breath*